Man reports carjacking, kidnapping in east Salinas

An investigation has been launched into a report of a carjacking and kidnapping Tuesday morning of a man in east Salinas, police said.

At 8:40 a.m., police said, officers responded to a call reporting an armed robbery in the parking lot of the Mi Pueblo Food Center in the 900 block of East Alisal Street.

Upon arrival, they said, a 19-year-old man reported he was confronted by two armed males in the parking lot. Police said he was then forced into his vehicle and robbed of his cell phone and cash when they arrived near McGowen Drive. They said the man told officers he was forced into the trunk of his car and then dropped off in the Foods Co parking lot.

The man ultimately escaped from the trunk and called 911, police said.

Anyone with information to the incident is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7321. To remain anonymous, call 831-775-4222.

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Man reports carjacking, kidnapping in east Salinas

An investigation has been launched into a report of a carjacking and kidnapping Tuesday morning of a man in east Salinas, police said.